We spend Christmas and New Year's Eve in Westende. Are the shops, museums, attractions and restaurants in Westende open on Christmas Eve (24 Dec.), Christmas Day (25 Dec.), New Year's Eve (31 Dec.) and New Year's Day (1 Jan.)?
Most shops, attractions and museums are closed on Christmas Day (25 Dec.) and on New Year's Day (1 Jan.). On other Christmas vacation days they are open during regular opening hours (which can be found on the individual websites).
Most restaurants in Westende are open on Christmas Eve (24 Dec.) and Christmas Day (25 Dec.) but a reservation is often necessary. Several restaurants are also open on New Year's Eve (31 Dec.) and New Year's Day (1 Jan.), but some of them are closed. Unfortunately, we do not have a list of restaurants in Westende that are open during the Christmas holiday.
You find all information about local restaurants in Westende on: https://westende.com/en/food-and-beverages.php
For an overview with information and opening hours of each restaurant in Westende, we refer to the website: Resto
What are the addresses and contact details of the Municipality Westende?
Westende is a place in the municipality of Middelkerke. Below you will find the address and contact details:
Gemeente Middelkerke
Spermaliestraat 1
8430 Middelkerke
tel. +32 059-31 30 16
e-mail. info@middelkerke.be
web. https://www.middelkerke.be/
What is the address and telephone number of the Tourism Office of Westende?
Toerisme Westende
Henri Jasparlaan 173
8434 Westende
tel: +32 (0)59 31 91 28
email. toerisme@middelkerke.be
Are the shops in Westende opened on Sundays?
In Westende, shops are allowed to open every Sunday. Many shops are also open on Sundays, but not all shopkeepers take advantage of this opportunity.
The standard opening hours during holidays and shopping Sundays in Westende are from 12:00 to 17:00.
You indicate that you have lost or found something.
Lost something?
If you have an lost an object in (the region of) Westende, you can inquire the local police station. Perhaps your item is already found.
After declaration of loss and showing your ID, you can retake your possession immediately.
Anything?
Do you have found an object (in this region), then it is your duty to do your best to give it back to the owner. If you know who the owner is, you can do this yourself. Do you not know who the owner is? You report the the item to the local police station.
Is carnival celebrated in Westende?
No, carnival isn't celebrated in Westende .
Travelling when you have a disability to Westende.
A traveller with a disability or impairment will find carefully collected information at the Info Point about the accessibility of various holiday destinations. Here you will find this information:
- https://www.toegankelijkreizen.be/
- https://www.westkans.be/
We are soon on holiday in Westende. Where can I exchange, fill, rent or buy (camping) gas bottles?
An overview of all gas bottle sales store can be found at:
- https://benegas.com/flessenzoeker/